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9:00am Public Higher Education Advocacy Day, Great Hall, State House, Boston

10:00am Division of Marine Fisheries Public Hearing, Tisbury Town Hall, 54 Spring Street, Vineyard Haven

11:00am House Session, Informal Session

11:00am Senate Session, Informal Session

12:30pm Joint Committee on Consumer Protection & Professional Licensure, Public Hearing

5:30pm Meet & Greet with Lt. Governor Candidate Quentin Palfrey, Gallery X, 169 William Street, New Bedford

6:00pm Division of Marine Fisheries Public Hearing, Admirals Hall, Mass. Maritime Academy, 101 Academy Drive, Buzzards Bay

“If Democrats can’t figure out how to win in 2018, we’re toast for 2020,”

Congressman Seth Moulton

His response when asked if he would be running for president in 2020.

News By Category
Beltway Politics

Rep. Moulton comments on gun policy at Town Hall »

Warren's consumer dream dismantled » Boston Globe

Business

Film, panel fertile ground for farming discussions » Worcester Telegram

Museum, AG to rebut 'friend of court' briefs in art sale case » The Berkshire Eagle

Fasten to Cease Boston Operations Following Acquisition by Russian Transportation Network » BostInno

Cannabis & Psychedelics

North Adams sees first sparks of interest from marijuana businesses » The Berkshire Eagle

Civil Rights

In wake of Spotlight series on race, a growing dialogue emerging » Boston Globe

Education

Meehan aims to hold line on UMass costs » Lowell Sun

As area rural school districts shrink and costs rise, new state report explores solutions » Worcester Telegram

Swampscott principal's leave now indefinite » Lynn Daily News Item

Environment

Storm recovery continues two days after nor'easter » Boston Globe

Baker surveys coastal damage after storm » The Salem News

Town campaigns target plastic waste » Lowell Sun

Sewage disposal company sued for illegally dumping waste into Millbury's sewers » The Millbury Sutton Chronicle

As next storm develops, senator points to "writing on the wall" » State House News Service

Health Care

Shriners may stop treating young burn patients in Boston under its consolidation plan » Boston Globe

BEACON HILL ROLL CALL: Bill passed that requires health insurance companies to provide EOB summaries only directly to the patient »

New era arrives for MassHealth patients in Berkshires » The Berkshire Eagle

Housing

State legislators, advocates push for more funding to help homeless » Worcester Telegram

Human Services

State money targeted for local veterans » The Eagle Tribune

Immigration

Would You Warn Your Neighbors About An Immigration Raid? » WBUR

DACA Uncertainty Felt In Berkshires » WAMC

Insurance

Senate passes bill to close UMass insurance loophole » Boston Business Journal

Judiciary

State's highest court to consider voter registration cutoff » The Associated Press (AP)

Massachusetts Supreme Judicial Court to consider voter registration, campaign finance cases » MassLive

Legislative

Chabot: Senators win jackpot with power vacuum » Boston Herald

Fitchburg's Dean Tran continues to defy odds as freshman senator » Worcester Telegram

How they voted: Western Mass. lawmakers weigh in on confidential health care, public employee protections » MassLive

Local Government

Marshfield, Scituate storm damage gets Lt. Gov. Polito's attention » Wicked Local Marshfield

City seizes, sells downtown Taunton sites as part of central business revitalization » Taunton Gazette

Wharf District Residents Express Frustrations with Municipal Harbor Plan Revisions » North End Waterfront

Springfield city councilors, mayor clash over diversity hiring » MassLive

Opinion

Recognizing biliterate graduates is a big deal » The Metro West Daily News

Trump's budget is a death warrant for the arts » Boston Globe

Clarence Fanto: Capeless was a crusader for civil, socially conscious leadership » The Berkshire Eagle

Editorial: Going beyond just words » Boston Herald

Gas-by-train? Beacon Hill opens the door » Boston Globe

Our view: Buy-local program will help Bay State businesses » Gloucester Times

Should Massachusetts courts be allowed to order the seizure of guns when a person is deemed to pose a significant danger? » Boston Globe

Carr: Polito's silence on trooper photos is just picture perfect » Boston Herald

Trump's Cabinet: Gilded with taxpayer gold » Boston Globe

Politics

Cong. Moulton addresses big crowd at North Andover Democratic Committee annual breakfast. » The Eagle Tribune

Malone calls jobs, health key in 3rd District race » Lowell Sun

International Women's Day event spotlights pioneering women » Boston Herald

Candidates Pitch Pittsfield Democrats at Caucus » iBerkshires

4th Democratic candidate emerges for Kulik's 1st Franklin seat » MassLive

5th Democratic candidate emerges for state Rep. Steve Kulik's 1st Franklin District seat » MassLive

Republican Lindsey Esser of Monson looks to unseat state Sen. Anne Gobi » MassLive

As Primaries Begin, Divided Voters Weigh What It Means to Be a Democrat » New York Times

Born To Run: Ayanna Pressley's Road To Congress » Essence

GOP Senate hopeful Beth Lindstrom hopes to thwart Elizabeth Warren, bring business-focused policies to Washington » MassLive

Battenfeld: Statie scandals may roil Baker's re-election bid » Boston Herald

Berkshire DA says exit aimed at helping top aide win post » Commonwealth Magazine

Moulton says congressional midterms are key » Commonwealth Magazine

Mayor's endorsement of Zakim ignites spat with Galvin » State House News Service

Public Health

POLITICAL NOTEBOOK: Clark encouraging more substance use treatment professionals » The Metro West Daily News

Chicopee to consider under-21 ban on tobacco sales » MassLive

Public Safety

Rally shines light on gun violence » Worcester Telegram

Chelsea police chief big on respect and dignity » Boston Globe

Lawmakers mull 'red flag' gun bill after Florida shooting » Boston Herald

Boston police spokesman moving on to investigative unit » Boston Globe

Rep: Mass. gun laws work » Newburyport News

Massachusetts State Police suspend Trooper Matthew Sheehan without pay indefinitely after racist posts on MassCops site » MassLive

Tarr, Chandler send Congress gun law message » The Salem News

Transportation

Officials seek ways to increase parking at Westborough commuter lot » Community Advocate

Boston's rich and poor neighborhoods show sidewalk repair disparity » Boston Globe

Rep. Vargas Backs Study Calling for Haverhill Trains Every 15-30 Min. » WHAV

Utilities

Prep your decoder boxes, Pittsfield: Charter Spectrum switching to all-digital signal » The Berkshire Eagle

Pilgrim assessment offers praise, concern » Cape Cod Times

The Week Ahead

Monday - 3/5

9:00am Public Higher Education Advocacy Day, Great Hall, State House, Boston

10:00am Division of Marine Fisheries Public Hearing, Tisbury Town Hall, 54 Spring Street, Vineyard Haven

11:00am House Session, Informal Session

11:00am Senate Session, Informal Session

12:30pm Joint Committee on Consumer Protection & Professional Licensure, Public Hearing

5:30pm Meet & Greet with Lt. Governor Candidate Quentin Palfrey, Gallery X, 169 William Street, New Bedford

6:00pm Division of Marine Fisheries Public Hearing, Admirals Hall, Mass. Maritime Academy, 101 Academy Drive, Buzzards Bay

Tuesday - 3/6

9:00am Library Legislative Day, Grand Staircase & Great Hall, State House, Boston

11:00am House Session, Informal Session

6:00pm Fundraiser for Sen. Barbara L'Italien for Congress

6:00pm NARAL Pro-Choice Massachusetts: Elected for Choice 2018 honoring Sen. Harriette Chandler, Rep. Patricia Haddad and Rep. John Scibak, Scholars, 25 School Street, Boston

6:00pm Fundraiser for Sen. Barbara L'Italien for Congress

Special Election for Sen. Thomas McGee's seat

State Primary for Special Election for Rep. Paul Heroux's seat

Wednesday - 3/7

Birthdays: Rep. Chynah Tyler

9:00am 45th Annual Mass. Developmental Disabilities Council & Arc of Mass. Legislative Reception, Grand Staircase & Great Hall, State House, Boston

5:00pm North Shore Fundraiser for State Auditor Suzanne Bump

5:00pm North Shore Fundraiser for State Auditor Suzanne Bump

6:00pm Lowell Meet & Greet with Rep. Juana Matias

6:00pm Lowell Meet & Greet with Rep. Juana Matias

7:00pm Meet & Greet with State Sen. Candidate Steven Hall

7:00pm Division of Fisheries and Wildlife Public Hearing, Division of Fisheries & Wildlife Field Headquarters, Richard Cronin Building, 1 Rabbit Hill Road, Westborough

7:00pm Meet & Greet with State Sen. Candidate Steven Hall

Thursday - 3/8

9:30am Mass. Commission on the Deaf & Hard of Hearing Constituents Day, Great Hall, State House, Boston

5:30pm Fundraiser for Hampden District Attorney Anthony Gulluni

5:30pm Fundraiser for Hampden District Attorney Anthony Gulluni

7:00pm State Sen. Candidate Katie McBrine Scituate Campaign Launch Party

7:00pm State Sen. Candidate Katie McBrine Scituate Campaign Launch Party

Friday - 3/9

11:00am Senate Session, Full Formal Session

11:00am House Session, Informal Session

5:30pm Congressman Jim McGovern's St. Patrick's Day Party

5:30pm Congressman Jim McGovern's St. Patrick's Day Party

6:30pm State Sen. Candidate Lindsey Esser Campaign Kickoff

6:30pm State Sen. Candidate Lindsey Esser Campaign Kickoff

Press Releases

Mayor Michelle Wu Highlights Success of Inaugural Cohort of Boston Climate Youth Corps » City of Boston

Chex Finer Foods Celebrates 60 Years of Pioneering, Partnership, and Growth » Specialty Food Association

First Circuit Upholds Massachusetts Question 3, Rejecting Industry Challenge to Humane Hog Confinement Standards » Legal Reader

Nantucket Receives State Funding for Surfside Wastewater Treatment Facility Dune Restoration » Town of Nantucket

Healey-Driscoll Administration Awards $13.5 Million in Skills Capital Grants as STEM Week 2025 Begins » Mass. Executive Office of Education

Accreditation Commission to Visit Massachusetts State Police » Massachusetts State Police

Koopman Lumber Announces Plans to Acquire Lyon & Billard, A Trusted Name in Connecticut's Building Supply Market » Springfield Regional Chamber of Commerce

From UMass Amherst to the Make Polluters Pay Petition Drop » 350 Mass.

Planning Department Advances Citywide Needs Assessment, Updates to Development Review Process » City of Boston

Palmer Fellowship Award Dr » Mass. Chiropractic Society

Senator Markey Leads Colleagues in Urging Trump Administration to Follow Nuclear Treaty with Russia » Office of Sen. Ed Markey

Legislature Approves Support for Fiscally-Strained Health Care Institutions » 194th Mass. General Court

Healey-Driscoll Administration Announces $22 Million in Grants to Improve Food Security and Resiliency Across Massachusetts » Mass. Executive Office of Energy and Environmental Affairs

Healey-Driscoll Administration Announces Updated Domestic Violence Law Enforcement Guidelines » Office of Governor Maura Healey and Lt. Governor Kim Driscoll

Governor Healey Kicks Off Seasonal Vaccines Public Awareness Campaign » Mass. Department of Public Health

Governor Healey, Senator Warren, Senator Markey, Congressman Keating Issue Joint Statement on Cape Cod Bridges » Office of Governor Maura Healey and Lt. Governor Kim Driscoll


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